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Beijing is very lively in July.

Students are on summer vacation, and tourists from all over the country are flocking here. Famous scenic spots such as the Forbidden City and the Great Wall are overcrowded every day.

Especially the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square, even though it started around 5 a.m., it still couldn't stop everyone's enthusiasm.

In order to have a good view, many people simply stayed away at night and lay on the ground in the square, just so that they could watch the entire flag-raising process.

However, weather is a stumbling block for tourists.

The summer in Beijing is really too hot, but the Forbidden City is better. There are main halls, high walls, shades of trees and other places where you can enjoy the coolness. There is also a place selling cold drinks inside.

The Great Wall is completely open-air, with only one section of watchtowers, but for a large number of tourists, the little area that blocks the sun is of little use.

Jinmao Mansion, top floor.

Gu Wei prepared the ingredients for hot pot at home, including several boxes of beef and mutton rolls, mushrooms and vegetables.

I took out some fruits, washed them, and then cut a watermelon.

Place the things on the table in the restaurant, pour water and ingredients into the hot pot, and plug in the electricity.

Gu Wei, who was standing next to the dining table, thought for a while, then went to the double-door refrigerator in the kitchen and took out some cold beer and put it on the table.

At this time, the doorbell rang. I walked over and opened the door. Zhang Yishan, Li Xian, and Peng Yuchang were standing at the door.

Gu Wei looked behind them.

"Where's Yang Zi?"

"Isn't she here yet?

We are not all the same.

I guess it's late.

You also know that it must be very troublesome for girls to clean themselves up when they go out! "

After Zhang Yishan entered the door, he said while changing his shoes.

Gu Wei raised his hand to look at his watch.

"I've prepared the food. Let's wait for her a little longer, lest Yang Zi complains~"

"No problem, I'm not very hungry either."

Several people looked left and right after entering the door.

The house in Jinmao Mansion is decorated in a modern minimalist style, with black, white and gray as the main colors. The entrance has a dark marble floor. There is a set of fabric sofas in the spacious living room on the right, and then there is a huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Because it is on the top floor, the view is very wide. Looking at it from this angle, I feel that my mind is much broader.

Li Xian walked through the living room to the balcony, looked at the scenery outside and said:

“The top floor is great, you can stand high and see far away.

When I came up, I saw that you were the only family on this floor. Is this the legendary flat floor on the top floor? "

"A flat-floor apartment is a flat-floor apartment. What's the rumor? Nowadays, many developers are designing it this way. This type of house is very popular."

Gu Wei stood aside and said.

After entering the door, Peng Yuchang was like a restless little monkey, looking left and right.

"Brother Wei, your house is so big. With so many rooms, how many square meters is it?"

"492 square meters, six bedrooms and three living rooms."

"Be good~

I have never lived in such a big house in my whole life. "

Peng Yuchang looked like he had never seen the world.

"Boy, before you joined us, we had dinner at Gu Wei's villa. It has several floors and is no smaller than this house."

Zhang Yishan patted Peng Yuchang on the shoulder and said.

Then he turned to Gu Wei.

"Isn't the villa in Runze Manor no longer available?"

"No, I just live here these days. It's close to the company and easier to get back and forth."

"Tsk tsk~ You rich bosses are different. Buying a house is like going out to buy groceries."

Zhang Yishan sighed.

"Come on, Peng Peng is just starting out now. It's normal to have no money. You have been acting for so many years.

Last year [Yu Zui] became popular again. Who would believe it when you cry about being poor? "

"Hehe~"

Zhang Yishan smiled and stopped talking.

Among the friends in Gu Wei's school, the one who is developing the best and making the most money is Zhang Yishan.

Last year's "Yu Zui" made him famous again, and he initially got rid of the label of a child star. He has no worries about lack of resources in film and television dramas, and advertising endorsements are coming one after another. In addition, he has caught up with the skyrocketing salary of actors in the entertainment industry. In the past year, he earned tens of millions. no problem.

Although he is not comparable to Gu Wei, he is definitely above average among ordinary celebrities.

Although Li Xian has appeared in several hit dramas, including the male protagonist in "The Princess" and the second male lead in "A Little Smile", Gu Wei gave him a lot of resources, but the drama was not popular, but Look familiar to the audience.

He has also been approached in other movies and TV series, and they are basically the second and third male roles, which can be regarded as third-tier roles.

Needless to say, Peng Peng is still a newcomer and relies on the company's resources to take on roles.

After a few people chatted for a while, the doorbell rang.

Peng Peng, who was closest, went to open the door.

There was no surprise, it was Yang Zi who arrived.

"Sister Zi~"

"Peng Peng, you are all here!"

Yang Zi asked looking at Peng Peng who opened the door for her.

"Well, we're all here, only Sister Zi is missing!"

Yang Zi was wearing a white waist dress and a brown sun hat on her head.

After entering, take off your hat and put it aside.

"We're just waiting for you. We're all hungry. Do you want to punish yourself with three drinks later?"

Zhang Yishan looked at Yang Zi who walked in and didn't get up. He sat on the sofa carelessly and said to her.

"Punish yourself, you big-headed devil, you are the only one who has many things.

It's too busy outside today, otherwise I would have arrived earlier! "

Yang Zi was not used to his faults and directly criticized her.

"Gu Wei, please comment. We four big men are waiting for her alone. Shouldn't she be punished?"

Zhang Yishan tried to pull Gu Wei to stand up for him.

"Okay, everyone is here, let's eat, the water in the hot pot is boiling!"

Gu Wei looked at them funny and changed the subject.

Several people washed their hands and sat down in the restaurant.

Everyone has been good friends for many years, and there was no ritual. They all picked up their chopsticks and started eating.

To be honest, it seems a bit strange to eat hot pot in the summer, but Gu Wei and the others like it.

The air-conditioning in the room is blowing fiercely, the hot pot soup base is boiling in the middle of the dining table, and the shabu-shabu is paired with refreshing cold beer, which is one word "cool"!

They had been filming in various places before. It was hard for everyone to have time, and then they had the opportunity to get together.

"Yang Zi, has your TV series [Yangge] been finished?"

After Gu Weina ate a few pieces of meat, he picked up the cut watermelon next to him and took a bite.

"Forget it, this TV series was only finished at the beginning of this month. Guess how long it took to film?"

Her little face wrinkled up when she mentioned this, not very happy.

“It’s only finished this month?

When we had dinner last year, you said you were acting. It's been 8 or 9 months, right? "

Li Xian said in surprise.

"Haha, it took 344 days of filming. Fortunately, I was able to ask for leave during the period, otherwise it would have been too much of a delay!"

Yang Zi complained.

"It took almost a year to shoot, which was a bit long~

However, if it is carefully crafted, maybe the director will shoot it carefully, and it will become a big hit when it is finally released! "

Gu Wei comforted her.

"Haha~ I think so too, but the subject matter of this TV series means that the chance of a big hit is too small.

In recent years, only the Anti-Japanese War films "Bright Sword" in 2005 and the later "Snow Leopard" were popular.

If you look at the past few years, there hasn’t been a single hit.

Now when everyone sees an anti-Japanese drama, they think it is a magical drama! "

Yang Zi saw clearly.

"You're right.

But no wonder the audience, anti-war dramas nowadays are really too shocking.

To tear apart Japanese enemies with your hands and hide thunder in your crotch, this is nothing but a drama. "

Zhang Yishan took over.

“Therefore, there is no future in making anti-war dramas.

I finally understand that if you want to be popular now, you have to make idol dramas.

Especially the costume fairy idol drama.

Look at last year's Gu Wei's "The Story of Ancient Swords" and this year's "Flower Thousand Bones", how popular they are!

Of course, now that the films are well done, they are very popular, just like your film "A Slight Smile Is Alluring". "

Yang Zi said to Gu Wei and Li Xian.

"Come on, you can still be the heroine in an anti-Japanese drama. If you're in an idol drama, you have to be a beauty, like Naza, the heroine in Gu Wei's drama.

Are you okay? "

Zhang Yishan grinned and winked at Yang Zi.

"Smelly Zhang Yishan, why am I not a beautiful woman anymore.

You are the ugly one. If you are so ugly, you can play the male lead and play with a beautiful woman. Why can't I? "

As she spoke, Yang Zi reached out and slapped Zhang Yishan opposite her.

"Huh? A gentleman talks but doesn't do anything. I never said I was handsome, I just look like an ordinary person. Otherwise, how could you be my sister?"

Zhang Yishan said coquettishly while blocking Yang Zi's hand, and he didn't hesitate to embarrass himself in order to antagonize her.

"Who is your sister? I tell you that I am so beautiful!"

Yang Zi couldn't hit him, so he put his hands on his hips and said angrily.

"Okay, okay, just say a few words for a while, our Sister Zi is the most beautiful!"

Gu Wei watched the two men fight and acted as peacemaker.

He thought for a while and said to Yang Zi beside him:

"Have you accepted the film [Ode to Joy] which will be filmed in the second half of the year [Sunshine at Noon]?"

"Take it, one of the female supporting characters, how did you know?"

Yang Zi asked in surprise.

She has some connections at [Noon Sunshine].

She played the heroine in the previous "Zhan Changsha" produced by "Noon Sunshine", and the director of that drama was also Kong Sheng.

“I have collaborated with [Noonday Sunshine], and last year I filmed a film [Nirvana in Fire] with them, which will be released in the second half of this year.

[Ode to Joy] This movie, Mr. Hou, mentioned to me that it is a big project that [Noon] attaches great importance to this year. If you do it well, there is a high chance that it will be a hit. "

Gu Wei explained.

"Really?

You have said so, it seems that I am paying more attention to this TV series! "

Yang Zi was very happy after hearing Gu Wei's words.

She admired Gu Wei's vision in selecting dramas very much.

It can be said that all of the TV series Gu Wei has filmed since his debut have been hits, without exception.

"A sister I have a close relationship with, Zeng Li, plays the heroine "Andy" in [Ode to Joy]. Mention my name during filming, and you can look after each other on the set."

[Ode to Joy] Although this TV series is a group portrait, it has the so-called "five beauties".

But according to the title, Andy is the real heroine. The other four can be heroines or supporting characters.

"Ok, no problem."

Yang Zi happily agreed.

When filming in a crew, it would be much more convenient if you have a friend with you.

Several people were chatting, eating and drinking, and the atmosphere was particularly pleasant.

Even Peng Peng, who is usually shy and rarely talks, joined in the chat.

Yang Zi started drinking juice, but later she couldn't resist Zhang Yishan's encouragement and opened a bottle of beer and drank it, looking like a hero among women.

"Hey~Gu Wei, I heard that Yang Mi's home is a few floors below this building?"

After taking a sip of wine, Yang Zi remembered something and asked Gu Wei in a low voice.

After hearing her question, the others stopped talking and looked at Gu Wei with gossipy faces, waiting for his answer.

"Yes, it's on the tenth floor of this building."

Gu Wei said helplessly.

"Then you two."

Yang Zi's heart of gossip is about to pop out.

"We are very good friends. After all, we collaborated on a TV series together and made another movie this year.

I took a stake in her company a while ago, and now I'm a partner.

By the way, Yang Mi hasn't been out filming recently and is still in the capital.

She might be at home at this time. Would you like me to ask her to come up and hang out with us? "

Gu Wei said to Yang Zi.

"No, no, I'm just asking~

I read a lot of your news before, all out of curiosity. "

Hearing that Gu Wei was about to call Yang Mi over, Yang Zi quickly waved his hand and said with a sneer on his face.

"You are such a gossip at a young age, and you still say that you are a great beauty. Which great beauty is as gossipy as you?"

Gu Wei raised his hand and flicked Yang Zi's head.

"What? You're younger than me. You're saying I'm young. Besides, what does appearance have to do with gossip?"

Yang Zi groaned and muttered.

Li Xian, who was eating nearby, remained silent.

He and Gu Wei are good friends and they are artists under Gu Wei's company.

I know more about some of Gu Wei's private lives, like Zhang Tianai, who is owned by the same company, and Nazha, who has become popular recently.

He had filmed movies with them all and knew a little about their relationship with Gu Wei.

But he never mentioned Gu Wei's private life in front of anyone.

Li County saw clearly that Gu Wei was handsome, rich and famous, and it was normal for him to have good luck in love affairs.

The most important thing he should do as a friend and employee is to shut up.

Anyway, Gu Wei and he are good friends, and his private life has nothing to do with him.

We are all adults and have the right to choose our own lifestyle.

He took a bite of the fungus in the hot pot and was about to eat it when he heard Gu Wei's voice in his ear.

“The company is launching a fairy tale drama at the end of the year, and I am the male lead.

I'll send you the script later, and of course Peng Peng.

You two see if there are any suitable roles. "

"Oh well!"

Li Xian agreed while eating.

For Gu Wei, he always had some feelings of gratitude in his heart. After graduation, he had no movies to shoot and he was unemployed after graduation.

At that time, he was not famous at all, and when he was most helpless, Gu Wei took the initiative to lend a helping hand and let him star in his company's TV series.

Later, Mr. Yang from Gu Wei Agency approached him, and he signed the contract without hesitation.

After [Princess] became popular, he became a little famous, and the company's various resources were never cut off. It can be said that his life was very comfortable.

"Thank you, Brother Wei!"

Peng Peng, who was sitting next to him, thanked him happily.

"Why are you thanking me? Isn't this what I should do?"

Yang Zi, who was sitting on the other side, looked envious.

She looked at Gu Wei next to her, grabbed his arm with both hands, and shook it gently.

"Brother Gu~"

"puff!"

Gu Wei almost spit out the beer he just took.

He reached out and slapped Yang Zi's hand away from his arm.

"Little Monkey Zi, tell me carefully!"

"Brother Gu, you see that you let Li Xian play the male lead of "The Princess" before. Even Zhang Yishan is guilty of "remaining sins". We are so strong, when are you going to praise "Little Monkey Purple"?"

Yang Zi drank some wine, her cheeks were slightly red, and her big eyes looked at Gu Wei.

"Eh! So disgusting!"

Zhang Yishan complained on the opposite side.

"go away!!"

Yang Zi turned to Zhang Yishan and shouted, then looked back at Gu Wei with a smile.

This face-changing skill is already perfect.

Although she knew Yang Zi was joking, she was telling the truth.

Gu Wei scratched his head.

"Aren't you going to film [Ode to Joy] in the second half of the year?"

"I'll have time after the filming. I'll be waiting for your call, Brother Gu~"

Yang Zi's deliberately fake voice made Gu Wei's skin crawl.

“In the first half of the year, the company did receive a very good IP that can be turned into a TV series. I think it has a high chance of becoming popular.

It’s just that the production will start next year as planned. I’ll keep this heroine for you, okay? "

Gu Wei thought for a while and said.

He originally wanted Yang Zi to star in that drama, so he just took this opportunity to talk about it.

In fact, in the domestic entertainment industry, Yang Zi and Zhao Liying are more similar.

They are both drama-savvy.

Taking a closer look at the hit TV series these two have acted in, if their roles were replaced by other actors, they might not be popular, or not to that extent.

Many TV series are really successful because of people, and replacing people really doesn't work.

"Hahaha~ It seems that I, Yang Zi, will be very popular next year!"

After Gu Wei's promise, Yang Zi stopped pretending and let out a bold laugh.

"The villain has succeeded, hasn't he~"

Zhang Yishan will not miss every opportunity to hit her.

However, Yang Zi, who was happy, didn't care and ignored him.

After a while, everyone finished eating and helped Gu Wei pack up his things.

The few of them were not in a hurry to leave. Under the guidance of Gu Wei, Zhang Yishan took the youngest Peng Peng to the game room to play.

In this house in Jinmao Mansion, Gu Wei also designed a game room similar to the one in Shanghai. It contains various game consoles and the most advanced game computers, which is definitely popular among young people.

Yang Zi sat on the sofa, using the remote control to select TV programs.

Gu Wei and Li Xian sat on the other side chatting.

"In more than two months, our company will cooperate with Tengxun Video to produce some online dramas specially for them. Then there will be many opportunities for you to play the male lead.

The company will definitely keep a close eye on our own actors. "

Li Xian nodded when he heard this. He had also heard his agent talk about it recently.

"Starting next year, the company's self-produced dramas will be filmed on two or three lines. I have already thought about leaving you a male lead in a big-budget costume drama.

As long as you know this, don't talk about it outside.

When preparations begin, the company will send you exact information. "

"Aren't you going to act?"

Li Xian asked doubtfully.

“I have too many projects at hand, and I can’t even perform them.

And there are many people out there looking for me."

Gu Wei smiled bitterly.

"You are such a happy trouble!"

Li Xian said with envy.